Publications by authors named "Biljana Stanoevska"
Cervical cancer is a preventable disease and is related to persistent health equities. Whilst several priority populations face health inequities related to cervical cancer prevention, my co-authors and I bring special attention to those who identify as culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD). By reflecting on some of our research and work experiences, we propose four ways that governments and policymakers can enact the community engagement goals of the published and proposed cervical cancer prevention and treatment strategies for CALD communities.
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- - The study focuses on addressing the inequitable access to HPV vaccination among migrant and culturally diverse communities, specifically targeting the largest CALD group in New South Wales, Australia.
- - Utilizing a participatory action research (PAR) method, the researchers engaged the community through a World Café approach to assess their awareness and involvement in HPV vaccination through a co-designed information website.
- - Upon evaluating the project's impact through various methods like surveys and focus groups, the team reflected on their findings and shared insights on the effectiveness, challenges, and practical application of PAR in engaging CALD communities regarding HPV vaccination.
Introduction: Internationally, cultural factors are associated with vaccine uptake and completion in ethnic minority communities. Whilst Australia has achieved high human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination, little is known about how culture or ethnicity influences HPV vaccination engagement. To address these gaps, we partnered with our Local Health District to explore how one culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) community engages with school and HPV vaccination.
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